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What are the symptoms of throat chlamydia?

Possible symptoms – chlamydia can present with no symptoms. Throat chlamydia usually occurs when you have unprotected oral sex and usually has no symptoms. However, some potential signs may include:

A sore throat

A cough

A fever

Are there differences for men and women – no. Only the symptoms of the STI 'chlamydia' are different in men and women. They may also differ depending on the location of the infection. Examples of gender-specific chlamydia symptoms include:

In men – pain in the testicles

In women – chlamydia can cause a condition known as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This is where the infection spreads to the uterus and/or fallopian tubes. Symptoms include:

Nausea

Fever

Bad pelvic pain

Vaginal bleeding between periods

Anal chlamydia is also similar for both genders – you can also get chlamydia in the anus, particularly if you have had unprotected anal sex or have touched the area with infected genitals or hands. Anal symptoms may include:

What are the chances I am having symptoms of throat chlamydia?

The chances of you having symptoms of throat chlamydia are low – even if you have the infection. Although in the UK chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI, the incidence of throat chlamydia is very low. However, women are more likely to be diagnosed with chlamydia than men.

What makes it more likely – there are certain situations which can put you at a higher risk of infection. These include:

Having sex with more than one person

Being a young female

Cervical cells are vulnerable to infection due to their immaturity

Women under 25 should be screened for chlamydia every year

Men who have sex with men are at high risk of throat chlamydia – this is due to a higher level of unprotected oral sex

Sexual assault – if you have been forced into any sexual activity against your will including oral or anal sex you should report it and get tested ASAP

If your immune system is already compromised

For example, you already have an infection

It can make it easier to get chlamydia as your body can’t fight infections as well as it can when it is healthy

I’ve had chlamydia before, am I still at risk? – yes. It is possible to get chlamydia again. You can get it from a partner who has been untreated for the infection or from a new partner.

You can lower your risk of getting chlamydia by:

Always using protection when you have sex – condoms can lower the risk if you use them correctly

What does the test involve – the test is straightforward and painless. If you suspect you have throat chlamydia you will need a swab test. It is very simple, quick and reliable. Throat chlamydia cannot be detected by a urine test so instead, a swab will be taken from your throat/mouth and sent away to a lab for analysis. It can take up to 3 working days to get your result.

Why is testing important? – a timely diagnosis will mean that you can begin treatment quickly and avoid any long-term effects. If it is confirmed that you do have throat chlamydia, then you will be prescribed an antibiotic.

If left untreated, throat chlamydia can have long-term health effects. For example, it may cause long-term breathing problems by affecting your upper respiratory tract.

If it’s not throat chlamydia, what is it?

The symptoms of throat chlamydia are like many other throat infections – sore throats and a fever can be common for different infections which are not sexually transmitted such as:

Laryngitis

Tonsillitis

Glandular fever

Flu

Mumps

Common cold

It is hard to tell what infection you may have – the best way to get diagnosed is to visit your GP. If you have had unprotected oral sex or penetrative sex you should inform them, so they can give you a chlamydia test. However, it is possible that a streptococcal infection may cause a sore throat.

Multiple infections – it is also possible to have other throat infections as well as chlamydia. You may also have gonorrhoea, another bacterial STI. Just like oral chlamydia, oral gonorrhoea may also be symptomless, or it can present with symptoms like throat chlamydia.

Treating multiple infections – if you have throat chlamydia but at the same time also have a mild throat infection such as a sore throat, there is treatment available. You can help to soothe a sore throat by:

How to tell if it’s an emergency?

Throat chlamydia as a medical emergency – there is always the possibility that throat chlamydia may become a medical emergency. If you are having difficulty breathing or your throat or tongue begin to swell you should seek medical attention immediately or dial 999.

Unprotected sex can have some serious consequences – having unprotected sex dramatically increases the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The virus causes damage to your immune cells, the ones which fight infection and leaves your body weak and prone to infection. When the body has been caused extreme damage by HIV, it can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is no cure for HIV, but there are treatments available which can help patients to lead a normal, healthy life.

You may also be at risk of other STIs – you should go to your GP for a check-up if you have had unprotected sex. You may also have symptoms such as:

Itching/burning in the genital area

Painful urination

Sores

bleeding

Risk of pregnancy – if you have unprotected sex you are also at a greater risk of pregnancy. Pregnancy can occur despite the sexual position, time of the month or even if it is your first time. If you have had unprotected sex, you should consider emergency contraception:

The emergency contraceptive pill – can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex or 120 hours depending on the type

The intrauterine device (IUD) – can be inserted up to 5 days after unprotected sex

If you think you may be pregnant you should do a pregnancy test to make sure – pregnancy tests can be bought, or you can get a free one at a sexual health clinic or some GP surgeries.